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Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
349 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 x 32 cm
Language
English
Description
During Barack Obama's two terms, Pete Souza was with the President during more crucial moments than anyone else, and he photographed them all. Souza captured nearly two million photographs of President Obama, in moments highly classified and disarmingly candid. Now he presents more than 300 of the most iconic photographs with fine-art print quality in an oversize format. Together they document the most consequential hours of the Presidency (including...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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"Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular National Geographic Treasury...
44) Sea slugs
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea slugs use varying bright colors to both warm off predators and camouflage themselves in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about sea slugs and the science behind their many amazing colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Sea Slugs also features reading...
45) Rainbow boas
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how Brazilian rainbow boas get their shimmering, colorful scales and how their colors help them warn off and confuse predators and camouflage in their rain forest homes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about rainbow boas, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an...
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"Ever wonder how your text message gets from your phone to your friend's phone? You type it, hit send, and boom -- the text appears on your friend's phone just moments later. But how?! From your brain to your fingers to your phone, once you hit send, off your message goes on a journey that seems impossibly far: traveling through the air, underground, under oceans, and even through mountains, in seconds. Turns out texts are big on adventure, and this...
Author
Series
Publisher
Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
105 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
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Description
"From the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centered on high-interest historic figures. Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was a registered Communist? Bet you didn't know that, as a studio executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible! Siblings Paige and Turner have collected...
Author
Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
320 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Game Worn: Treasures of Baseball's Greatest Heroes and Moments is a richly illustrated exploration and first-of-its-kind compendium study of the world's most coveted and precious baseball uniforms worn by Major League ballplayers during the twentieth century. This coffee-table book features many of the most historically significant uniforms, jackets, hats, as well as other treasured baseball collectibles that tell us as much about the history and...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
Description
"Witness the power of our restless planet to both create and destroy. Watch red-hot lava flow from an erupting volcano, see how earthquakes create tsunamis, and meet scientists past and present who have helped us understand our turbulent world."--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Hand-picking the keenest insights and funniest exchanges from eighty-four episodes of the groundbreaking streaming series, this carefully curated book offers excerpts from casual yet intimate conversations with the funniest people alive and behind-the-scenes photos and anecdotes" --
52) Plains
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores the fascinating world of plains. Readers will learn how plains form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make plains their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This resource introduces middle and high school girls to the world of video game development, covering the kinds of courses, extracurricular activities, and organizations that can help them get into a career in video game development."--Publisher description.
Author
Language
English
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Description
"A unique, behind-the-scenes look at the iconic places on Route 66 and the stories of the people who conserve them, preserve them, and infuse them with vitality. The cornerstone of the Route 66 renaissance is the nostalgia that inspires millions of visitors to seek the authentic 1950s-era American experience. Built on this foundation is a quest for adventure, exploration, and discovery. Part legend, part nostalgia, part working highway, part touchstone...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of king cobras and mongooses. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Author
Language
English
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Description
The popular social media and TV star presents a collection of practical design ideas and case studies on a variety of different homes, including a beach cottage, a farmhouse, and a home in the woods, all exploring the emotional connection between home decoration and one's daily life.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"This photo picture book looks at differences in bodies, with photos of children with many different challenges including various physical disparities, learning differences, and medical conditions"--
59) Levers
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to levers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
60) Frilled lizards
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how frilled lizards use colors to camouflage, defend themselves, and attract mates. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about frilled lizards, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more...
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